OWS - Old, Weird and Slow. Still going strong with several events in different time zones every week. All skill levels welcome!Open

[Benny44]

Pics of the cars from the last race

 

[Benny44]

Two really nice jobs on the paint by Whale Wrestler and PapaGnr! A stripey paint with funky colors by....I don't remember 🙈. My car, which the authorities probably would've pulled off the road. And a blue car and brown car which may not get the highest marks.....

 

[PapaGnr]

Great photos @Benny44 & @permaculture. 👍 👍

Thanks all for the great races.

Can't wait to see the line-up for next Sunday.

 

[permaculture]

Two really nice jobs on the paint by Whale Wrestler and PapaGnr! A stripey paint with funky colors by....I don't remember 🙈. My car, which the authorities probably would've pulled off the road. And a blue car and brown car which may not get the highest marks.....

whoa whoa you mean the 'i zoned out while making a livery' maserati??? but seriously the other 3 were fantastic. big fan of the rusted out paint jobs, i'll have to figure out a car for that (and something to beat that demio besides the alpine)

 

[Benny44]

Hey everyone! Fun racing last week. I got some votes on the cars and I'll tally those up when I get a chance.

Im thinking Brands Hatch for the big race. Also, someone mentioned weather. And as it turns out, I checked the forecast and it seems like we may get some rain next week. I know what you're thinking - rain? In England? Weird.

 

[PapaGnr]

Hmmmmm, "The rain in Spain", I mean at Brands? I'll have to check the grip of Comforts. Not sure I ever tried that.

Have you come up with regulations yet, @Benny44 ?

 

[Batschisane52]

The racing is starting in 20 minutes. Can't wait to see everyone there. As always, there'll be a chat open for any friends (I'm Bic44 on PSN, send me a FR). @Batschisane52 I'll tag you just to remind you if the time 😊

Thanks, that was very nice of you...bu tI was visiting my cousin in Hungary last weekend, so I wasn't anywhere near my PS4...same this weekend, I am out and about, but I will be well prepared on sunday the 23rd!

Great pictures again, lads...cannot wait to be part of that!

 

[permaculture]

Hey everyone! Fun racing last week. I got some votes on the cars and I'll tally those up when I get a chance.

Im thinking Brands Hatch for the big race. Also, someone mentioned weather. And as it turns out, I checked the forecast and it seems like we may get some rain next week. I know what you're thinking - rain? In England? Weird.

I just checked, and keep in mind I have little clue about custom races… but I don’t think that is an option there? Or maybe I didn’t wait long enough to see if “monsoon clouds” mean anything

I did Red Bull ring in the worst possible conditions on soft tires in the ghia… and actually survivable on TCS levels! Could be a great wrench to throw in

 

[PapaGnr]

Sorry to report, but all the British tracks I tried to set weather, there is no rain setting. I tried in custom races & even set up a lobby. No dice.

I did set up a custom at Red Bull ring with severe weather (monsoon) & the grip with CH was pretty good. A little "slippin & a slidin" & a bit of aquaplaning in big puddles, but manageable.

Here's a shot with Jeeps. Notice the weather meter.

 

[permaculture]

Sorry to report, but all the British tracks I tried to set weather, there is no rain setting. I tried in custom races & even set up a lobby. No dice.

I did set up a custom at Red Bull ring with severe weather (monsoon) & the grip with CH was pretty good. A little "slippin & a slidin" & a bit of aquaplaning in big puddles, but manageable.

Here's a shot with Jeeps. Notice the weather meter.

thanks for reminding me that I need to set up my hellcat jeep so it can be an F-15

 

[PapaGnr]

thanks for reminding me that I need to set up my hellcat jeep so it can be an F-15

I used my 250 PP Jeep for the Red Bull track.

I just raced my Hellcat Jeep at Le Mans (700 PP, 30 minute race) & the rain was very heavy. Lots of feathering the throttle in that 1.

 

[Benny44]

Thanks guys......for some reason GTplanet was acting up (or my phone) and it was like no one replied except the first one! And yeah, I forgot not all tracks have weather. I'm going to test some this evening for a bit and get the power/weight restrictions done

 

[PapaGnr]

Thanks guys......for some reason GTplanet was acting up (or my phone) and it was like no one replied except the first one! And yeah, I forgot not all tracks have weather. I'm going to test some this evening for a bit and get the power/weight restrictions done

Thank's @Benny44. Any preview of PP? Trying to get some odd cars into the races & PP is crucial.

 

[Benny44]

Thank's @Benny44. Any preview of PP? Trying to get some odd cars into the races & PP is crucial.

I think we'll do the HP/weight for the big one if everyone is ok with that. I'm just trying to find a good balance now.

As for the smaller races, not sure. Do you have a PP you like?

 

[PapaGnr]

I think we'll do the HP/weight for the big one if everyone is ok with that. I'm just trying to find a good balance now.

As for the smaller races, not sure. Do you have a PP you like?

The cars I was thinking of are at 450 PP on CH, but I'm good with whatever you throw at us.

 

[Benny44]

The cars I was thinking of are at 450 PP on CH, but I'm good with whatever you throw at us.

Let's do it then!

So, for the last race. Comfort tires (any variation). 250hp max, 3000lb weight minimum. Red Bull Ring short, 25 minutes. We'll be racing through the night. Starting early evening, ending in the morning using sped up time.

We tested a bit last night and had fun with it, even if it limited some cars. Still a lot to choose from though

 

[permaculture]

really looking forward to the big one, hopefully I’ll be up in time! Happy for any chance to drive the old C3 Stingray

it was between that and the ‘64 DB5 but that car melts in the rain lmao

new hi-vis livery

 

[Benny44]

really looking forward to the big one, hopefully I’ll be up in time! Happy for any chance to drive the old C3 Stingray

it was between that and the ‘64 DB5 but that car melts in the rain lmao

new hi-vis livery

I was testing with a Prius, but I just couldn't get it fast enough in testing. Could possibly do the whole race without pitting. But in the end it still drove like a Prius

 

[permaculture]

I was testing with a Prius, but I just couldn't get it fast enough in testing. Could possibly do the whole race without pitting. But in the end it still drove like a Prius

i bought one of those absurd bmw e wagons to run in one of these races some day (too light for this one). i put a wide body on it and it has been absolutely uncontrollable lol

 

[permaculture]

if anyone has any photos of rain battles, go ahead and share them! i had a very solitary drive through the rain, but i think i saw a couple of battles occur on the radar. thanks as always benny, this is as much fun as i have on this game!

 

[Benny44]

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if anyone has any photos of rain battles, go ahead and share them! i had a very solitary drive through the rain, but i think i saw a couple of battles occur on the radar. thanks as always benny, this is as much fun as i have on this game!

I had a blast, great shots. @PapaGnr and i battled a bit during the last race, including me cutting him off to enter the pits.

But the best battle i had was during the Alsace race on the last two laps with you. That big Merc vs my Autobianchi. You killed me on the straights, but I reeled you in on the turns. I think there were 2 or 3 lead changes on the last lap

 

[permaculture]

But the best battle i had was during the Alsace race on the last two laps with you. That big Merc vs my Autobianchi. You killed me on the straights, but I reeled you in on the turns. I think there were 2 or 3 lead changes on the last lap

i can upload that one too! hilarious to watch the tiny vs huge car dynamic. i was pulling that thing up the hill so quick... and then had to white-knuckle while watching you weave downhill. that autobianchi is a dream to drive

 

[Benny44]

i can upload that one too! hilarious to watch the tiny vs huge car dynamic. i was pulling that thing up the hill so quick... and then had to white-knuckle while watching you weave downhill. that autobianchi is a dream to drive

We need a round 2 with those, it was hilarious! I think I had a lot more room for error. If you went off track once, I'd have been by. But you held it well.

 

[permaculture]

We need a round 2 with those, it was hilarious! I think I had a lot more room for error. If you went off track once, I'd have been by. But you held it well.

Thank you! the assist lights were lit up like a Christmas tree lmao. I just watched it again, you could’ve maybe pushed past me at the end! I say maybe because you’d have to hit the 3800 lb beast pretty hard to move it

 

[PapaGnr]

Thanks for hosting @Benny44. Great fun. The splish-sploshing in the rain was hilarious even with TC at 5.

Here's some of my photos.

The coppers were out to catch speeders with no success except for 1 spin. Some close quarter action between @Vangeels, @permaculture & @Benny44. At first it looked like someone was going to get forced into the pits.

First corner at Red Bull Ring. Once the rain came a bit of a battle with @Benny44 until one of us had to pit.

 

[PapaGnr]

@Benny44, any clue as to this Sunday's races?

 

[Benny44]

@Benny44, any clue as to this Sunday's races?

I've been working 14 hours every day this week, I keep planning to have time and I keep not having it. Any suggestions?

 

[PapaGnr]

I've been working 14 hours every day this week, I keep planning to have time and I keep not having it. Any suggestions?

Sorry to hear of your workload. What about 350 to 400 PP at Watkins Glen shorter course, Goodwood & Tokyo short (not a fan but we need to race there). For the finale: same weight & power as last week at Laguna Seca.

Any one else have suggestions?

 

[Benny44]

Sorry to hear of your workload. What about 350 to 400 PP at Watkins Glen shorter course, Goodwood & Tokyo short (not a fan but we need to race there). For the finale: same weight & power as last week at Laguna Seca.

Any one else have suggestions?

That sounds great!

Thank you for suggesting things, I'm always open to hear them

 

[Batschisane52]

So I hope I get it right this time...5:00 am EST is 11:00am here in Vienna, Austria

Since I am sitting at home with an awful cold and I am not gonna go to any parties or enjoy the Saturday nightlife in any other unresponsible manner, chances are very high that I'll make it tomorrow...

How am I gonna find the correct lobby and what cars(what PP) will be used tomorrow ?